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Old 06-21-2012, 06:22 PM
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Default 350z MT accidental grind 1st to 2nd

I just got my first 350z last week and for some reason ive grinded 1st to 2nd like 3 times. how bad is this? any tips to help me out?



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Old 06-21-2012, 06:45 PM
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Just feel it out...happens sometimes...strong cars..but nissan tranny isn't smooth like honda is...until your at speed....i have 6,spd..sometimes 5th just barely catches alittle...not often...but its working fine...so most likely human error...imo
Old 06-21-2012, 07:02 PM
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Well it cant possibly be good for the transmission.
Old 06-22-2012, 07:59 AM
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Try not to do it again? You probably haven't done any harm so don't worry about it. If you're overly paranoid though you could always change your transmission fluid and send a sample out for analysis. Since this is a used car I would recommend you do change the fluid anyways. I wouldn't send that out for analysis though unless it feels like you have a problem.
Old 06-22-2012, 08:16 AM
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Slow your shift down , you can and will destroy the trans. The Z does not like to get shifted like a Honda
Old 06-22-2012, 08:58 AM
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1-2 has always been more difficult for me when speed shifting. Be careful on this shift with your foot/hand timing. 2-3, 3-4 are always smooth/fast, with 4-5 a little catchy and 5-6 smooth again.
Old 06-22-2012, 10:13 AM
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what year? early z's without the cd009 were notorious for synchro issues. it is also a very notchy shifter by nature
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